See “Top Chef Masters” chef demonstrations by chefs Rick Bayless, Hubert Keller, and Rick Moonen; talk with executive chefs from Orange County’s best restaurants and savor tastes of their cuisine; meet Shirley Chung, Brian Huskey, Brooke Williamson, and Louis Maldonado, finalists from Bravo’s “Top Chef“; participate in a Home Chef “Top Chef” challenge; sip and learn […]
Newport Beach
Balboa Bay Resort Craft Brew Fest Weekend
Beer geeks and craft beer fans take note of the 1st Annual Craft Brew Fest Weekend this weekend, October 16-18, 2015, at A & O Kitchen+Bar at Balboa Bay Resort – Newport Beach’s only waterfront beach resort. Kicking off Friday, October 16th with a delicious 5-course Ballast Point Beer Dinner, beer geeks and fans of […]
2nd Annual Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival
Food lovers and wine enthusiasts – novice and connoisseurs alike, flocked to last year’s Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival, establishing it as Newport Beach’s premier wine and food event. Sponsored by American & Southern Wine & Spirits and happening October 2-4, 2015, it promises to be even better than last year – beginning with […]
Summer Duffy Rides in Newport Beach
The lazy days of summer are drawing to a close. I know it when a trip to Target reveals all the Back-to-School promotions and we watch gaggles of beach-goers with kids in tow dragging boogie boards and coolers to catch the last days of family fun in the sun. No summer in SoCal is complete […]
Green Flash Beer Dinner at A & O Kitchen+Bar
Heads up, craft beer lovers and connoisseurs – San Diego’s award-winning Green Flash Brewing Company is visiting the OC for an unforgettable beer and food pairing dining experience in the intimate, beachfront setting of A&O Kitchen + Bar at Balboa Bay Resort. Newly appointed Executive Chef Rachel Haggstrom will prepare a multi-course meal that is […]
Seafood Abounds at SOL Cocina, Newport Beach
June being National Seafood Month, was the perfect opportunity for SOL Cocina, Newport Beach’s popular hot spot for Baja-inspired Mexican cuisine and cocktails on the bay, to launch their expanded sustainable seafood offerings for the glorious summer months ahead. Just in time for the warmer weather, the menu includes stunning Seafood Samplers, Playa Broiled Oysters, […]
Sushi Roku – Exciting Addition to Fashion Island
Yin and yang and the forces of the five elements come together at Sushi Roku where sushi purists and modern fusion Japanese food lovers can find satisfaction and life energy in the feng shui sanctuary of Sushi Roku in Newport Beach. Warm wood and ebony glazed raku ceramic tableware accent a calming color palette of muted […]
Sushi Roku Opens June 1st in Fashion Island, Newport Beach
Sushi Roku’s 6th location opens at Fashion Island in Newport Beach on June 1, 2015. Orange County welcomes Innovative Dining Group’s Sushi Roku which has been at the forefront of the sushi revolution since it first opened its doors in 1997, redefining Japanese cuisine by fusing centuries-old culinary traditions with contemporary accents in a trend-setting environment. Sushi […]
Winemaker Dinner Series at Back Bay Bistro
Back Bay Bistro overlooks the tranquil waters of the Back Bay in Newport Beach, a beautiful nature preserve with an incredible richness and diversity of wildlife. Their Sunday Champagne Brunch draws a crowd and stellar reviews on Yelp, but it’s their new wine dinner series that I thought you should know about. Last month, I […]
Top Picks for Orange County Restaurant Week #OCRW
The 2015 Orange County Restaurant Week begins Sunday, March 1st and ends Saturday, March 7th with more than 100 restaurants participating in the countywide event. During the weeklong event, participating restaurants will offer special three-course menus, many with a cocktail or signature item at no additional charge. Each restaurant will have the freedom and flexibility to showcase its best offerings by talented chefs who will, no doubt, […]